Robbie Blue, choreographer for pop and rap stars Tate McRae and Doechii, took home three World Choreography Awards at the 2026 ceremony. She and her friends were recognized for the intricate moves in McRae’s “Saturday Night Live” dance and Doechii’s electrifying 67th Grammy performance.
The 16th annual ceremony was held at Avalon Hollywood on November 8, where world-class choreographers were honored for their innovative work throughout the year. Kevin Stea, who has had a long artistic career choreographing for Michael Jackson, Prince, Gloria Estefan, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and more, returns to hosting. The event featured live performances by Chucky Klapow, Becca Sweitzer, Kevin Stea, Marie Poppins, Holden Maples, Erica Klein and Kelly Sweeney.
“This is an extraordinary, one-night celebration that brings together the world’s most extraordinary dance talents on one stage,” said WCA founder and producer Allen Walls.
There are eight awards categories: Motion Picture, Music Video, Television Reality/Variety Show, Television Award Show/Special, Television Episodic, Commercials, Digital Content, and Independent Digital Content.
Winners include “Dancing With the Stars” pro Mark Ballas for his 2025 freestyle dance to “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” Whitney Leavitt for Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” and Shay Latukolan for Jungle’s “Keep Me Satisfied” music video. Blue and friends also became known for their choreography to Kelis’ song “Milkshake” in the viral Gap commercial starring Katseye.
Vincent Paterson, one of the choreographers of Michael Jackson and Madonna, was awarded the Heritage Award.
Read the full list of winners below.
MOTION PICTURE
Christopher Scott, Associates Eddie Torres Jr., Danielle Sten Guillermo – “Kiss of the Spider Woman”, “Give Me Love”
DIGITAL CONTENT
Mark Ballas – “My Way”
TELEVISION AWARD SHOW / SPECIAL
Robbie Blue, Co-Ashley Kole – 67th Grammy, Doechii
DIGITAL CONTENT INDEPENDENT
Sergio Reis – “Bitter Suite”
TELEVISION DIVISIONS
Brooke Lipton – “Palm Royale”
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Robbie Blue, Associates Lucas DeBiasi, Marie Spieldenner — Gap is Better at Denim
MUSIC VIDEO
Shay Latukolan – Orman, “Please Me”
TELEVISION REALITY / VARIETY SHOW
Robbie Blue, Deputy Bailey Holt – Saturday Night Live, Tate McRae